What do we think will make us happy? Is that actually what makes us happy? What does our brain have to say about it? Find out in this fascinating episode that dives deeply into the neuroscience of our brain and its inner workings. Resources: Social: Matthew Lieberman The Harvard Study of Adult Development TED Talk: What makes a Good Life: Robert Waldinger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI (I apologize for the lower sound quality, we were traveling when COVID broke out and I didn't have my microphone with me...)

What do we think will make us happy? Is that actually what makes us happy? What does our brain have to say about it? Find out in this fascinating episode that dives deeply into the neuroscience of our brain and its inner workings. Resources: Social: Matthew Lieberman The Harvard Study of Adult Development TED Talk: What makes a Good Life: Robert Waldinger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI (I apologize for the lower sound quality, we were traveling when COVID broke out and I didn't have my microphone with me...)

What do we think will make us happy? Is that actually what makes us happy? What does our brain have to say about it? Find out in this fascinating episode that dives deeply into the neuroscience of our brain and its inner workings. Resources: Social: Matthew Lieberman The Harvard Study of Adult Development TED Talk: What makes a Good Life: Robert Waldinger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI (I apologize for the lower sound quality, we were traveling when COVID broke out and I didn't have my microphone with me...)

Ep. 6 The Social Brain and the Truth About Happiness

How do we define success?&nbsp; And how do we implement repeatable systems to ensure sustained success in every area of our lives?&nbsp; I'm your host, Michael Bauman, and I interview everyone from multi-millionaire CEOs to world-leading neuroscientists, psychologists, and researchers.&nbsp; We break down frameworks and systems for creating meaning and impact, optimizing health and mindset, and forming deep, fulfilling relationships both personally and organizationally. Previous guests include: Daniel Pink (author of Drive, To Sell is Human) Lord Richard Layard (co-editor of the World Happiness Report) Kelly Starrett ( sports performance expert),&nbsp; Jessica Joelle Alexander (author of Danish Way of Parenting),&nbsp; Richard Schiff (actor: Toby Zeigler West Wing, Dr. Glassman, The Good Doctor)&nbsp;

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How do we define success?  And how do we implement repeatable systems to ensure sustained success in every area of our lives?  I'm your host, Michael Bauman, and I interview everyone from multi-millionaire CEOs to world-leading neuroscientists, psychologists, and researchers.  We break down frameworks and systems for creating meaning and impact, optimizing health and mindset, and forming deep, fulfilling relationships both personally and organizationally. Previous guests include: Daniel Pink (author of Drive, To Sell is Human) Lord Richard Layard (co-editor of the World Happiness Report) Kelly Starrett ( sports performance expert),  Jessica Joelle Alexander (author of Danish Way of Parenting),  Richard Schiff (actor: Toby Zeigler West Wing, Dr. Glassman, The Good Doctor) 

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